All About Toy Storage Racks

Every child always has many different toys. One day the moment comes when their number becomes so large that parents have to look for a spacious and neat place to store them. Modern models of shelving, presented in a huge assortment, cope with such a task "with a bang". In this article, we will learn all about shelving designed specifically for storing toys.

Modern furniture designs are available in a wide variety of modifications. Buyers can choose from a great variety of convenient and spacious storage systems. We are talking not only about wardrobes, wardrobes and dressers, but also about shelving.

Today, special models of shelving are in great demand, which are designed for storing toys in them. Similar items are found in many children's rooms. We will find out what exactly explains such popularity of the furniture in question.

• The main plus of the shelves is that they allow you to neatly and systematically place any toys on their shelves. The latter do not end up scattered on the floor, making the environment unkempt. The toys laid out on the shelves look neat and even attractive.

• A properly selected toy rack can seamlessly become a spectacular addition to the interior of a children's room. Often, such designs take on the role of a bright accent decorating the interior. The main thing is to choose a model that will match the style and color of the interior composition.

• Modern shelving models are highly functional. In furniture stores, buyers can find a variety of modifications of the furniture in question. Shelving design may include additional built-in drawers and work surfaces. In the boxes you can store not only toys, but also children's books, and decorative elements are often placed on the upper shelves, for example, photographs in cute photo frames, bedside lamps, candles or figurines.

• Most toy racks are ergonomic. As a rule, they do not take up too much free space in the room, containing many items on their shelves. Thanks to this, the environment does not look overwhelmed or cluttered.

• Racks for toys are very convenient for both children and adults. So, a child can at any time get the thing he needs without resorting to the help of his parents. Cleaning of such structures is as simple as possible - you only need to wipe dust from shelves and cabinets from time to time.

• The considered pieces of furniture are presented in a huge assortment. You can choose the best option for a child of any age group and for a room designed in absolutely any color. The cost of shelving also varies - consumers can find both very expensive and budget, but no less attractive models.

Toy racks are also attractive because they can be made by hand. It doesn't take too much time or expensive materials.

Toy racks are different. Such furniture is classified according to different criteria.First of all, buyers should start from the age of the child for whom the rack is being selected. Consider what subspecies these products are divided into based on the age category of the little user.

• Up to 1 year. Basically, at this age, babies still do not have many toys, therefore, compact and low racks or designs in the form of one section with several shelves are produced for them.

• 1 to 6 years old. This age is considered the most mobile and active, therefore, for children of this age group, modern manufacturers produce more functional furniture. There are more toys, so the storage system for them should be more spacious.

• 6 to 10 years old. This category is considered to be transitional in relation to games. Some children during this period continue to actively play with their old toys, and some go deeper into reading books and lessons. That is why the role of furniture in a room is inevitably changing. For this age, multifunctional shelving is best suited, for example, with a table and additional shelves or containers.

• After 10 years. Usually, at this age, the child has only a few of his favorite toys, which no longer take up so much free space in the room. The functionality of the rack in this case should be more focused on the placement of school supplies. Closed and open modular designs will do. For this age, both floor and wall and corner products are produced.

Racks for children's toys are also subdivided in accordance with the storage systems that are provided for in their design.

• Shelves. The classic option that is most common. Modifications with shelves can be installed for children of any gender and age group. First, these models store baby's items and gizmos: diapers, hygiene products. As the child grows up, more and more toys begin to appear on the shelves.

• Cells-squares. In many stores, you can see racks with special squares. These are the storage cells for toys. If a rack of this type is made too high, then for a small child it is better to place it horizontally first. So the kid can get to his favorite toys on his own whenever he wants.

• Modules with different heights. Such designs are among the most modern and practical solutions. It will be convenient for a child to use such a storage system, as well as use it for active games. The main thing is to firmly fix all the components so that they are stable and safe in operation.

• Pull-out shelves. An equally convenient option. Here the child can calmly lay out some board game or collect puzzles. As soon as the game gets bored, the entire playing surface will simply and quickly "leave" back to the base of the rack, which is very convenient. To make the retractable parts safe for the child, parents are advised to supplement them with special locking elements.

• Retractable boxes. Furniture with such systems is made from a variety of materials. It can be not only wood or its analogs, but also fabric, plastic. Most often, pull-out boxes are installed in the lower half of the rack. Here you can store various books or toys.

• Boxes. If you don't want designs with boxes and pull-out mechanisms, you should take a closer look at the models equipped with drawers. The specified furniture is manufactured in large dimensions. The boxes themselves are usually placed in the lower half of a large rack. In such storage facilities there is room for large toys and objects, as well as bedding.If the box is too roomy, and the child does not have such large toys, then it can be divided into several compartments.

Each consumer decides for himself which rack model to choose for the child. Today in stores you can find multifunctional models, for example, a chest of drawers, a wardrobe, and even an interesting ladder. With such pieces of furniture, it will be much more interesting for a young user to explore the world, learn something new, play and learn.

Modern models of play racks are made from various materials. It is necessary to pay attention to this parameter of furniture, since the service life, quality and cost of the product will depend on the quality of the materials used.

Consider the characteristics of racks made from different raw materials.

One of the best materials. Wooden racks are very attractive for the modern consumer, as they have a lot of advantages:

• wood is an environmentally friendly and safe material, it will not harm the health of the child;
• a very pleasant natural aroma emanates from furniture made of natural solid wood, which has a beneficial effect on the state of the nervous system of the household;
• wooden furniture can serve for many years - often such models are passed down from generation to generation;
• in case of damage and defects that have appeared, the wooden rack can be restored and returned to its former attractiveness;
• natural wood furniture will never cease to be in demand, since it has a chic appearance and easily fits into many interior compositions.

Along with the advantages, wooden shelving has its drawbacks.

• Such models must be properly cared for. Even if wood pre-treated with antiseptics was used in the production of the shelving, it will still have to be coated with protective compounds one day. Thanks to this, the rack will last much longer.
• Solid wood furniture can be very expensive. This is especially true for products from rare and elite wood species.
• Wooden racks are often very heavy, therefore, they are difficult to transport or move from place to place.

There are more advantages to wooden shelving than disadvantages. However, buyers still need to weigh the pros and cons, making a choice in favor of such furniture.

Instead of a wooden shelf, you can take a model from a wood analogue. For example, today, copies of MDF, chipboard and plywood are very widespread. Such products are much cheaper, but they also look simpler, and they cannot boast of durability and wear resistance like those of an array.

Moreover, furniture made of laminated chipboard for a children's room must be selected especially carefully. This material contains formaldehyde resins that release harmful substances into the environment.

A large assortment of plastic racks is presented. These are relatively inexpensive and lightweight designs that can have absolutely any color scheme. Plastic products are sold in many stores. You can pick up a decent copy for a child of any age. These are very practical models as they do not require complicated maintenance. From the surface of such shelves, you only need to wipe off dust and other dirt remaining from the actions of the child, using a simple damp cloth.

However, you need to make sure that the rack is made of environmentally friendly and safe plastic. It shouldn't be too cheap. The material should not emit a strong chemical odor. When buying such a model, one must remember that it is light and inexpensive, therefore it is very easy to leave mechanical damage on it.It will not be difficult to break the plastic, and it will be impossible to restore it later.

A toy display rack must blend in harmoniously with its surroundings. This also applies to the style and color of furniture. Let's take a look at some attractive design options.

• A universal solution is a standard white shelving unit. Such a piece of furniture will seamlessly fit into the interior, where the walls and floor are finished with materials in any color. The finish can be either as light or pastel or even dark. If it is decided to put the white structure against the background of a snow-white wall, then it is advisable to put bright and multi-colored toys on the shelves - they will dilute the whiteness.

• Shelves look very good in children's rooms, on the facade of which there are multi-colored details. For example, it can be hinged doors of some sections. They can be blue, green, red, orange, and so on. Such colorful combinations look especially attractive against the background of monochromatic wall decoration in different shades.

• For kids, you can pick up an original rack, on the body of which various cartoons, animals or flowers are depicted. Such furniture will be not only useful, but also attractive, pleasing the child with its design.

• If you want to pick up something more non-trivial and unusual, you can take a closer look at the shelves made in the form of different objects. For example, it can be wall structures in the form of trees, complex models in the form of a typewriter or a train of saturated color. Multi-colored or plain racks in the form of multi-storey houses are very popular.

Choosing a rack for storing toys and other children's things must be very careful and balanced. The buyer must pay attention to many important characteristics of the furniture. Let's get acquainted with them.

• It is important to take into account the age of the child for whom the rack is being selected. Furniture should have the appropriate dimensions and height parameters so that the baby can easily get the toy he needs from the shelf / from the box.

• It is worth starting from the floor of the little user. For example, boys prefer racks in the form of cars and trains, and girls are more interested in models in the form of locks and houses of delicate shades.

• You should choose a rack design that will be as convenient as possible in operation. Decide in advance what type of instance and with what storage systems you want to buy. Furniture should be such that it would be possible to fully place children's toys on it: doll collections, Lego constructors, cars, plush toys and other objects.

• If the rack is selected for an older child (for a student), then it is advisable to look at a multifunctional design. For example, it can be a rack with a built-in table, additional drawers / cupboards for books and other useful items.

• For children, only shelving made from environmentally friendly materials should be selected. The best solution is a wooden structure. A product made of MDF will cost less, but chipboard can be chosen only in two classes - E-1 and E-0. A budget option is a plastic rack.

• Pay attention to the quality of the rack. Furniture must be absolutely safe, stable and strong. If the structure turns out to be weak, wobbly and unreliable, then you don't even need to think about its safety.

• When choosing a rack for toys, one should not forget about the compliance of its design with the design of the children's room. Furniture should fit into the existing interior to make the environment look more inviting and comfortable.

• It is recommended to give preference only to branded shelving from well-known manufacturers.

A beautiful and high-quality rack, on which children's books and toys will be stored, is quite possible to build with your own hands. This is not difficult. The main thing is to act gradually, step by step. Let's analyze the detailed manufacturing instructions.

First, you need to prepare the following tools:

• electric jigsaw;
• sandpaper sheet or sander;
• screwdriver;
• pencil and ruler.

It is also necessary to prepare the material from which you planned to build the rack. Calculate in advance how much wood / chipboard / plywood you will need for assembly.

With everything you need at hand, you can start assembling the structure.

• First, you will need to assemble the frame base of the rack from the side, top and bottom shelves.
• The back wall of furniture can be made from a sheet of plywood.
• Then they make shelves with dividers.
• On the prepared parts, you need to make neat grooves.
• The next step, absolutely all places that act as connecting elements, must be smeared with an adhesive, and then wait until they are completely dry.
• Now the finished shelves need to be securely connected to each other using nails. Additionally, it is worth glueing the indicated structural elements.
• The back wall of plywood sheet will also need to be nailed.
• To install the boxes, you will need to prepare special furniture rollers. These parts are sold in specialized stores.
• The finished structure will definitely need to be processed with sandpaper. After that, you can complete the work by decorating your homemade product.